Panelists will explore how SESAME’s synchrotron facility serves as a catalyst for human capacity building and socioeconomic development across the Middle East. By combining strategic vision, operational excellence, and regional cooperation, the session will highlight concrete pathways to translate photon science into benefits for education, healthcare, agriculture, industry, and preservation of cultural heritage. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how shared advanced scientific infrastructure can drive sustainable growth, innovation and strengthen regional ties.

Attendees will be invited to engage in a dynamic Q&A, forging ideas for scalable models of science diplomacy and capacity building that can be adopted across the Middle East and other regions of the world.). This event is organized by Jordan.

This event will be held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.